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In the one week between Halloween and Christmas (we adhere to a special calendar over here) I put my house back to “normal”. There was nary a large spider or snowman around. Around that timeParachuteasked to partner on a post, showcasing some of their newer, yet always classic pieces, and wanting the excuse to pull things together I said, ‘Yes’.

Their line is not filled with crazy colorful or patterned pieces that can amp up a bedroom or living space – instead it’s subtle soft textures and sophisticated designs that will stand the test of time (and the current trends). So I styled out some of their new items throughout my house, layering them in with things I already own to demonstrate to you how you can incorporate their simple textiles into your own home, too.

Let’s start in the living room. If you haven’t noticed in recent insta-stories (and the halloween decorating post) we sold the persian rug and replaced it with a much more neutral version and I am loving how calm the room feels now. We kept the “calm” going by using Parachute’s new linen pillows on the sofa both in thelumbar size andsquare and then kept things visually interesting by layering apatterned throw behind it. A quick tip when it comes to layering patterns like I have with the rug and the throw – to keep things from looking too busy or visually chaotic, keep the patterns varied in size and scale. The smaller scale grid pattern on the rug plays well with the larger scale abstract pattern on the throw. That pillow would look even better on a queen or king bed.

Over in the corner of the living room, I ended up keeping the book spines turned towards the wall (despite my original feelings about it – see halloween post) and I have to say I love how neutral it feels. I can’t promise that things will stay that way but during the fall months it has been a very nice change from the colorful spines that we usually have over there. I’m still looking for a better solution …

Theircashmere throw has been very cozy to cuddle up under with the kiddos when it’s story time and it helped to bring the grey from the pillows over to that side of the room. I also love the detailing on the fringe that you can see in the pic below.

Yes, it is not a graphic pattern or crazy color, but the small details of texture are what makes Parachute’s items so timeless and easy to incorporate into your home – no matter the style.

Over on the demi-lune we cleared it off and styled it out with just a few neutral books and theirDusk candle which is quickly becoming one of my favorites and has a very subtle woodsy smell. I’m finally one of those people whose house smells good when you walk in. Life goal, achieved.

Moving up into the master bedroom we again took it neutral and layered on the texture to warm things up for the colder months (which in LA means 60’s instead of 90’s – ha!) but this Pacific Northwest girl needs it to feel cozy and cold inside even if it might not be outside.

We took out the bright white bedding and swapped in their fog colored linens in aflat sheet andpillows. It is a very, very light grey that still feels light without being a stark white. On top of it we layered on a theiressential quilt in the coal color way andmatelasse coverlet in pebble grey at the foot of the bed for those extra cold nights (you know where the temp dips below 60 degrees). One of my favorite features of their essentials quilt is that it’s made with washed linen on the front and percale on the reverse. Coupling the lightweight, subtly textured qualities of linen with the soft, lived-in feel of percale is a win for me as Brian typically doesn’t love the feel of linen and prefers percale where as I love both the feel and look of both on the bed. Win-Win for beds and marriages across the country.

Down in the dining room things started feeling VERY fall with this little vignette we created. And before you think that I always have 6 perfectly ripened organic pears on the table and my serviceware ready to go at a moments notice you are mistaken, but the setup does get me excited for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday (which we did pull together a few inspirational looks for last week on the blog in case you missed it).

Parachute recently introduced theselinen napkins and I love the simple detailing of the burgundy color around the edges. They also come in awhite and grey option if that is more your vibe. And while they aren’t the price of your store bought paper napkins, do yourself a favor and invest in some beautiful linen ones. They get better and better with every washing and are something that can be used for every table setting both formal or informal.

Last but not least we brought theirwaffle hand towel into the powder room and it’s making drying my hands a much more enjoyable experience. And while having a nicer hand towel in your powder room may not seem like something that will make a huge difference it is the little things like having a fresh nice towel in the powder room and a little bud vase that your guests (read: mother in law) will notice when they (she) comes over for the holidays.

Here are some of our favorite items from their collection (some of which were so popular we couldn’t get a sample of). But I love#6 theKat & Roger mug,#21 which are some additional patterns in their linen napkins, and#26 which if you are a robe person is so soft and warm.

Not an interior designer here, I love your living room – those beams ;)))) – but every time i see pictures i feel like if the sconce on top of the built-in bookshelf and the one on top of the blue table were at the same height it would look more harmonious. Just a thought! Love your blog and your family!

Love the new rug but aren’t you concerned about spot cleaning a nearly 50% viscose rug? They are the worst. I’d love to see a follow-up post on care and cleaning of rugs and how various rugs ‘wear’ over the years. How do you clean this rug especially with little ones spilling stuff all the time?

I’d also be interested in a rug-care & longevity review of sorts. I bought my first house about a year and half ago, and it’s basically my first time not having wall to wall carpet. I feel like a couple of the rugs I bought since moving in haven’t held up well, and I know I’ll want to replace them in the near future but am worried about the replacement not lasting either. How do you choose a good rug that doesn’t cost a fortune?

I don’t have experience with viscose rugs, but I always get wool rugs for high-traffic areas. It can be a bit more expensive, but well worth it. After that, wool-cotton blends. The most expensive rug in our house is actually in the playroom, and it is, of course, wool because my other wool rugs have been so easy to clean. My daughter squirted a blueberry packet onto a wool rug at our old house and I was able to get it out entirely with little effort (part of rug was cream too!)

I’m actually a huge sucker for persian rugs so this was a pleasant surprise for me in how beautifully simple this look is. I’m rethinking my rug choice for my family room now… 🙂

I’d love to hear more about your art sources from your living room. You have such a great collection but I found that your previous post, “Living Room Reveal”, didn’t quite source every one of them. It’d be great to hear from you on this!

Book idea: We had a huge bookshelf in our old living room, and I couldn’t take how chaotic it looked with all the bright covers (The spines of Harry Potter, Hunger Games, and a bunch of “chick lit” didn’t make for a cohesive look), so I covered the books in postal paper wrap (a la grade school) and wrote the names of the books on the spines. It took a while, but I did a few every night until I was finished. It was cheap solution!

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Emily is a stylist, author and T.V. host with a strong commitment to vintage inspired approachable home style for every single person. Perfection is boring; Let’s get weird. learn more

Interior Design Blog by Emily Henderson

I started this interior design blog in 2010 as a journal of my style and home projects with the belief that design should be approachable, informational and accessible no matter what budget.

As a home style expert who has a strong commitment to peeling back the intimidating layers of the world of home decor, and showing how every person can have a beautiful home that represents their personality, no matter what the budget.

After styling for magazines and catalogues for years, I started my own interior design blog, won HGTV Design Star, and have gone on to host my own hit TV show Secrets from a Stylist, Author the book STYLED, and create the design firm Emily Henderson Design.

My motto has always been to write and publish on my blog what I personally want to read about.

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